The Kent State University Board of Trustees approved the establishment of four new majors during its regular quarterly meeting held March 6 on the Kent Campus. The new majors provide a pathway to a degree for media students who have amassed credits but have not completed their current program, offer continuing education opportunities for high school teachers who are responsible for teaching and advising an array of student media content, and help meet the growing need for biostatisticians and epidemiologists.Completing Media Degrees and Training Journalism EducatorsWith the Board’s approval, t...

After two years of preparation, the Community Geography Lab had its grand opening in McGilvrey Hall on Thursday, Feb. 29. What started as a room filled with filing cabinets and old maps, turned into a colorful local resource featuring whiteboard-topped tables and maps lining the walls.{"preview_thumbnail":"/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/video_embed_wysiwyg_preview/public/video_thumbnails/920116407.jpg?VersionId=pJoTzcA88RYp7JqpGkS.bnKW3Dydq5Fp&itok=E24_wh2Q","video_url":"https://vimeo.com/920116407","settings":{"responsive":true,"width":"854","height":"480","autoplay":false},"settings_summa...

Kent State University at East Liverpool is accepting nominations for its Lifetime Achievement Award, the Friends of the Kent State East Liverpool Award and its Community Partner Award. The deadline for nominations is March 29.The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes Kent State graduates for their professional accomplishments and community involvement. Nominees must have attended and/or received a degree from the East Liverpool Campus. This honoree will be recognized on the Wall of Fame in Purinton Hall.The Friends of Kent State University at East Liverpool Award honors individuals who work to...